Team Operations - Manager of Academy Equipment

TITLE: Manager of Academy Equipment  DEPARTMENT: Team Operations REPORTS TO: Director of Equipment Operations  FLSA: Full-Time, Salaried                      WHAT SETS YOU APART    The Manager of Academy Equipment will provide dedicated and comprehensive support to the Academy Equipment staff while implementing and maintaining a professional standard. The Manager will work closely with all Academy staff and players in performing a variety of tasks supporting the Orlando City Academy teams.  This role will lead the team to ensure that all training sessions, home and away matches, and operational equipment needs are met.         Assist the Director of Equipment Operations in budgeting, ordering, and inventory management of team equipment. Procure team apparel, equipment, and supplies; ensure all orders are accurate, timely, and within budgetary limits. Arrange professional laundering for all players' and staff's gear and manage packing for all away trips. Maintain a precise inventory of all team apparel and field equipment; provide proactive updates to coaching staff regarding repairs or needed purchases. Guide, develop, and instruct Academy equipment staff on best practices, problem-solving, and staying on task.  Help maintain professional relationships with vendors and suppliers and assist in managing team accounts. Ensure compliance is met in accordance with team and league guidelines. Kit Management - laundry, repairs, creation, distribution, collection, inventory, etc. Communicate initiatives, policies and procedures to essential personnel. Work closely with technical staff to coordinate training/travel needs. Maintain locker rooms and work environments for players and staff.  Monitor the inventory system to track all items out/returned. Plan and implement a packing strategy for all road matches. Document and oversee all player and staff requests. Oversee the transportation planning of equipment to and from away trips, whether by bus or air travel.  Other duties as assigned.        QUALIFICATIONS    It’s never just a job at Orlando City SC. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:    Enthusiastic and energetic team player. Previous equipment management experience at the professional or collegiate level. High School Diploma. Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate the team’s schedule. Previous management experience of a team, required.  Superior organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail. Able to pass a background check. The ability to attain and maintain Safesport certification. Well organized and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. Self-motivated, detail-oriented and have a sense of accountability. Fluency in English and Spanish/Portuguese preferred but not required. Able to travel and work nights/weekends as needed. Able to work productively under pressure and be consistently proactive. Strong knowledge and passion for the sport of soccer is preferred. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and all Microsoft Office applications.    PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:  This role is physically demanding and requires the ability to regularly lift or push up to 25 pounds, with the occasional necessity to lift or push more than 50 pounds or exert heavy force. Candidates must be capable of sustained physical activity, including continuous standing, stooping, bending, and pushing throughout the duration of a workday. Additionally, the position involves working in a wide disparity of environmental conditions, ranging from indoor facility tasks to outdoor training sessions and matches in various weather types.